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Johnny Darter (Etheostoma nigrum)

The Johnny Darter is a common species found throughout eastern North America, from Alabama to Canada. They found in slow-moving sections of small to medium rivers, usually pools and stream banks with sandy or rocky substrate. Johnny Darters have a coloration of brown W’s and X’s on their sides, and breeding males develop dark fins with black edges.

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